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Open source developer corrupts widely-used libraries, affecting tons of projects

The Verge

A developer appears to have purposefully corrupted a pair of open-source libraries on GitHub and software registry npm — “ faker.js ” and “ colors.js ” — that thousands of users depend on, rendering any project that contains these libraries useless, as reported by Bleeping Computer. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge.

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Microsoft reverses controversial.NET change after open source community outcry

The Verge

Microsoft is reversing a decision to remove a key feature from its upcoming.NET 6 release, after a public outcry from the open source community. In our effort to scope, we inadvertently ended up deleting the source code instead of just not invoking that code path,” says Hunter. Microsoft admits it made a mistake.

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Microsoft angers the.NET open source community with a controversial decision

The Verge

Microsoft has spent the past 10 years embracing open-source software and, at several points, even admitting it loves Linux and the open source community. The Linux Foundation even praised Microsoft for working with the open source community after the company joined the foundation nearly five years ago.

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Learn Big Data Design Patterns in 11 Dec 2014 Webinar

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On 11 Dec 2014 we will be providing a briefing on lessons extracted from our research into the new Cloudera and Intel partnership. Please register for Architect To Succeed With Cloudera and Intel on Dec 11, 2014 10:00 AM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6278032536606988546.

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Technologists From Intel, Cloudera and CTOvision Delve Into Big Data Designs 11 Dec 2014

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On 11 Dec 2014 we will be providing a briefing on lessons extracted from our research into the new Cloudera and Intel partnership. On Thursday 11 December 2014, join noted enterprise CTO and publisher of CTOvision Bob Gourley, Cloudera’s Sr. By Bob Gourley.

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David Bray of FCC @FCC_CIO Discusses Public Service and Data Analytics at 2014 Analyst Forum 

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To support this assertion, he related a story of the development of an algorithm that outperformed its human counterparts in grading essays. Mr. Bray called for the creation of competitions for algorithms to develop new formulas to further public service and contribute to the common good. Bray (@fcc_cio) July 30, 2014.

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Join 11 Dec 2014 Webinar For Latest In Big Data Design Patterns From Intel and Cloudera

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On 11 Dec 2014 we will be providing a briefing on lessons extracted from our research into the new Cloudera and Intel partnership. On Thursday 11 December 2014, join noted enterprise CTO and publisher of CTOvision Bob Gourley and Cloudera’s Sr. By Bob Gourley. Enhance security. Serve and support multiple workloads.